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Commuting Resurgence in the Region: Increased Demand for Ridesharing Services

Looking south along the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes near Springfield. [Photo courtesy of Transurban]
As federal employees return to the office more significantly, the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) has observed a substantial increase in commuting interest. Potomac Local News spoke with Kerry McKenney of GWRC and reviewed recent reports highlighting the demand for ridesharing services in the region.

Surge in Commuting Demand

According to GWRC’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program, GWRideConnect, inquiries about ridesharing options have increased substantially. Commuters from Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford are turning to ride-sharing to ease their daily travel.

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Virginia Department of Transportation Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District

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Lane and bridge closures are scheduled across various locations in the Fredericksburg district from November 17–23, 2024, for maintenance, inspections, and construction projects. Details are available on 511Virginia. The work includes closures on I-95, Route 1, and local roads, with traffic management measures such as flagging and detours in place.

Press release:

Nov. 17 – 23, 2024

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New Commuter Assistance Plan Aims to Ease I-95 Gridlock for Fredericksburg Commuters

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Northbound Interstate 95 commuters have another commuting tool: the updated Commuter Assistance Program Strategic Plan, which will be released soon as part of the FY25 - FY29 GWRideConnect Strategic Plan.

The program’s Mission is to promote, plan, and establish transportation alternatives to driving alone, improving transportation system efficiency, enhancing quality of life, and benefiting the environment.

Sound familiar? As the popularity of the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes soared in recent years, Fredericksburg commuters heading north to the Pentagon and Washington, DC, have many options for ride-sharing up I-95 in the morning that suffered in the pandemic.

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